Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry
Welcome to the Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry! We are a physical and intellectual home for the arts, humanities, and social sciences at the University of Arizona. Our programs support faculty and students' artistic and scholarly endeavors, addressing some of society's grand challenges.
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Events
Fronteridades in the News
Fronteridades in the News
UA grad student brings lucha libre fans' stories to life in upcoming exhibition
Andrés Caballero's 'Borderland Masks' explores fan culture, tradition and identity along the U.S.-Mexico border through the end of October
Fronteridades Part 2: Raíces
Part two of a six-part series on the Fronteridades program by El Sur
Fronteridades Part 1: Plantando la Semilla
Part one of a six-part series on the Fronteridades program by El Sur
Dangers asylum seekers face take center stage in play premiering in Tucson
The dangers facing migrants waiting south of the U.S.-Mexico border, trying to request asylum “the right way,” come to life in a new play that opens Saturday in Tucson...
New Program Bolsters UA’s Standing as Borderlands Leader
With funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the UA’s Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry will launch a new program...
CHCI Member Launches New Program Focused on U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
We are excited to share that the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is funding a new program...
Mellon Foundation Grant to Support Efforts to Bolster UA as Borderlands Leader
"Fronteridades: Nurturing Collaborative Intersections in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands" is part of the UA's aim to become...
Waste Not Community Celebration on Nov 16
Join us to celebrate the WasteNot program and the work of borderlands youth...
Confluencenter Creative Scholars Rewrite the Border Narrative through Art
Public understanding of “the border” often focuses on militarization and the border wall...
John-Michael Warner Awarded Fellowship for U.S.-Mexico Border Research
Dr. John-Michael Warner, assistant professor of art history, was awarded the
Fellowship for U.S.-Mexico border research...
VozFrontera & Startup Unidos to document and innovate waste management practices in Nogales
TUCSON, AZ—A new project will engage Nogales youth in ethnographic documentation of...
Nogales Youth Group Aims to Eliminate Waste
NOGALES, Ariz. – About 70 percent of seasonal produce enters the United States through...
Partnership with Cultural Center in Nogales, Sonora, Supports Border Artists
While public perception of the US-Mexico border centers on militarization and security, the lived experiences...
New mural near port of entry represents Ambos Nogales identity
Pedestrians entering the country through the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry are now greeted by a new piece of street art...
More Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
Explore upcoming and real-time funding opportunities curated for artists, culture bearers, and organizations in our community. Check out the links below to find the right opportunity for you.
Director's Fund Awards
The Director's Fund provides up to $1,500 in crucial support for innovative short-term projects that emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration.
Application Process:
To apply for the Director's Fund, please submit an application form through the link below. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Campus Sustainability Fund Annual Grants
The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) allocates $5,000–$100,000 annually for impactful projects that advance sustainability goals. Multi-year funding is available for eligible proposals, based on the Committee's discretion.
Application Process:
Submit both a Preliminary and Final Application by the spring deadline to qualify for funding disbursed in July. Applications must include thorough written responses, project contacts, and a detailed budget.
The Forge Project Fellowship 2025
The Forge Project is accepting applications for its 2025 funded fellowship program, open to Indigenous artists, scholars, organizers, cultural workers, researchers, and educators. Applications are due by February 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.
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